by Meredith Byers in News
Smith College is joining the movement to remove any references to the controversial U.S. News & World Report rankings from their publications.
Debra Shaver, dean of admission, explained the school's motivation for eliminating the rankings.
"Amid the ongoing criticism of the college rankings industry, Smith has joined other colleges in publicly agreeing not to cite U.S. News & World Report rankings
by Amber Tanudjaja in News
For months 66 Green St. looked desolate with its papered windows and locked doors; it ceased to resemble the cozy French eatery it once was. Due to a series of difficulties with Northampton city officials, Green St. Café, the popular restaurant run by John Sielski and James Dozmati, has been closed to the public.
by Alexandra Neale in News
Conspiracy theories have become commonplace in the American social landscape. Many have heard about the "second shooter" in Dallas in Nov. 1963 or about the "fake" Apollo moon landing of 1969. However, there is a powerful and growing movement of people who question the official version of events of Sept.
by Abby McIntyre in News
This fall, in addition to new and returning students, several new and returning members of the administration will be adjusting to life at Smith.
Leslie Hill, new associate dean for international study, took her position in the Office for International Study on Aug.
by Alexandra Neale in News
This month, members of Smith's Muslim community will celebrate Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. Prayer, fasting and self-reflection form much of the holy observance, which takes place from Sept. 13 to Oct. 13 this year.
The college and Al-Iman, the student Muslim organization on campus, has planned several events for the month.
by Leighanne Noonan in News
Diversity, tolerance, acceptance, understanding - Hampshire College strives to promote these concepts throughout its campus by reaching out to the student body, faculty members and the surrounding community this week. Following the harrowing events of last spring, President Ralph Hexter and staff members developed and unveiled a plan to reinvigorate the campus with renewed respect for the rights of difference and diversity.
News and Updates from the Five College area
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Connecticut man arrested at Smith after murder threat
Northampton Police arrested Zachary Mahoney, 19, of Enfield, Conn., after he threatened to kill the boyfriend of a Chase-Duckett resident last Thursday, Sept. 13. After receiving several threatening text messages from Mahoney, including one where he threatened to kill the student's current boyfriend when he came to campus, the student notified the Public Safety department.
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Hello, fellow Smithies! My name is Shadavia Jones, and I am the secretary of the Student Government Association for the 2007-08 academic year. At this past week's meeting, we discussed our upcoming SGA Hot Topics and Fireside Chats.
For those who don't know what Fireside Chats are, they are informal discussions held in the Goldstein Lounge of the Campus Center about issues and concerns on the minds of many Smithies.
